Author: Dave Carter

As schools in Northern Ireland have been back in session for some time now, Stormont officially ends its summer break this weekend. Assembly members (MLAs) will return to the hill on Monday facing significant challenges ahead. The autumn season brings with it five key areas to keep an eye on as political activities resume. Immigration… Continue reading Stormont: The key areas on the Assembly list ahead of return

Geraint Thomas, the 2018 Tour de France champion and Olympic gold medallist, is set to retire at the end of the season with the final stage of the Tour of Britain taking place in Cardiff on Sunday. Thousands of cycling fans are expected to line the streets across south Wales to bid farewell to the… Continue reading Geraint Thomas: Wales legend to sign off career at Tour of Britain climax in Cardiff

The past week has been a tumultuous one for the government, marked by resignations, reshuffles, and market turbulence. The fallout from these events will undoubtedly shape the contents of the Chancellor’s iconic red box outside of No 11 Downing Street in the weeks to come. Rachel Reeves is set to hold the briefcase for the… Continue reading Faisal Islam: Market ructions and cabinet reshuffles will help shape Reeves' Budget

The upcoming charity event in Nottingham is set to receive a significant donation from the Duke of Sussex, who will be in attendance to show his support for the cause. This donation is aimed at aiding efforts to combat violence and its impact on young individuals, highlighting the prince’s dedication to philanthropic work. As part… Continue reading Prince Harry to visit Nottingham charity during UK visit

The government is considering expanding the use of military sites to accommodate asylum seekers and move them out of hotels, Defence Secretary John Healey has announced. Currently, over 32,000 asylum seekers are staying in hotels, making up a significant portion of those in taxpayer-funded accommodation. Labour is pushing to end the use of hotels, which… Continue reading More military sites could house asylum seekers, says John Healey

During a recent test of the national emergency alert system, siren sounds blared from mobile phones across the country, causing a stir among the population. The alert, which occurred around 15:00 on a Sunday, lasted for about 10 seconds and was the second test of its kind. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed satisfaction… Continue reading Sirens blare from millions of phones in national test of emergency alerts

Police investigating the death of Christopher ‘Chrissy’ Burns in Mountnorris, County Armagh have charged a man with murder. Mr. Burns was discovered with severe head and facial injuries at a residence in Cusher Green on Thursday morning. Originally hailing from Warrenpoint and in his early 40s, Mr. Burns had resided at the property for several… Continue reading Mountnorris: Man charged with murder of Chrissy Burns

Drone footage has captured the aftermath of a former Victorian church’s facade collapsing onto the street below, revealing significant damage to the building in Cleckheaton, now known as The Monal wedding venue. The incident occurred at around 10:00 BST on Saturday, with large chunks of stonework falling from the roof onto Bradford Road. Thankfully, footage… Continue reading Drone footage reveals Cleckheaton Monal wedding venue damage

The streets of Cardiff were filled with emotion as former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas bid adieu to his cycling career with a final ride in his hometown. Thomas, who triumphed in the prestigious French race in 2018, also clinched Olympic gold in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012. However, it was a… Continue reading Geraint Thomas farewell brings thousands out in Cardiff

A large demonstration against the ban on the group Palestine Action in London resulted in the arrests of 890 individuals, according to the police. The majority of the arrests were related to supporting a proscribed group under the Terrorism Act, with a significant number of arrests made after the protest escalated into violence. This marked… Continue reading Arrests at rally against Palestine Action ban rise to 890